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XtraTime Web Desk: The Pakistan cricket team on Sunday departed for the tour of England by a chartered flight. The team comprised of 20 players and 11 support staff. Pakistan is scheduled to play three Tests and three T20Is in a bio-secure environment against England. The fixtures will be announced soon by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

The Pakistan cricketers upon their arrival in Manchester will be transported to Worcestershire where they will undergo testing. The visitors will then be isolated for 14 days, during which they will be allowed to train.
The side will move to Derbyshire on July 13 to prepare for their three-test and three T20 international series against the home side in August-September. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had initially planned to send a squad of 29 players, but 10 players tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week.

Taking to Twitter, Babar Azam, the skipper of Pakistan's white-ball team said: "On our way to another historic Pakistan tour to England. Its always great to play in England and I look forward to getting on this journey with our talented bunch of players. Fans, as always we would be in need of your prayers, love, and unconditional support. #PAKvENG #RiseAndRise."